When most consumers visit a c-store to fuel up, they pump their gas and go, especially if they’re able to pay for gas at the pump. However, to pull those consumers from the pump into the store and increase foot traffic, retailers are finding new and improved tactics to market to those consumers. Retailers are…
Parkland to Expand EV Charging Network
Parkland Corp. has secured up to $210 million of financing from Canada Infrastructure Bank to support the multi-year growth of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Parkland’s existing EV charging network is primarily located in British Columbia, which has the highest proportion of EV drivers in North America. Co-located with its retail fuel sites, Parkland’s…
Circle K Launches 16 Charging Stations for Trucks in Sweden
Circle K has opened a new set of 16 charging points at five strategically selected points across Sweden. The charging points are located in Hudiksvall, Mantorp, Malmö Spillepengen and Bollebygd. Most of the stations that are being equipped with charging infrastructure also feature amenities such as foodservice, beverages, shops and restrooms. There is also security…
LG Electronics to Launch Line of Owner-Operated EV Chargers
LG Electronics has announced that it will enter the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) charging market in 2024 with the launch of its first line of AC and DC EV charging stations. According to LG Business Solutions USA’s senior vice president Nicolas Min, the line will include Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers, opening new…
National Retail Solutions Hosts Luncheon to Celebrate Clients
National Retail Solutions (NRS) hosted an exclusive luncheon to honor its clients, which included store owners using the NRS point-of-sale (POS) systems, distributors and accountants. The company noted that the event underscored its appreciation for its partners and highlighted how its range of services can help retailers thrive in today’s competitive market. During the luncheon,…
Buc-ee’s Teams Up With Mercedes-Benz to Offer EV Charging
Buc-ee’s has announced a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, which marks a significant milestone in the journey to create a national charging network. Mercedes-Benz will build charging hubs at most existing Buc-ee’s travel centers, starting with about 30 by the end of 2024. Mercedes-Benz HPC NA has already begun work on charging hubs…
Circle K Renews Partnership With Upside
Circle K has renewed its partnership with Upside for fuel-related offers at more than 5,200 locations and is introducing cash back opportunities at over 4,000 locations across the U.S. “Circle K is constantly looking for ways to introduce its brand to new customers,” said Matthew Solly, head of global fuels & car wash category management…
PDI Technologies Partners With REPAY
PDI Technologies has announced a new integration with REPAY, a provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions. Through the partnership, REPAY will offer embedded accounts payable (AP) automation to PDI Enterprise customers. Through the integrated offering, PDI customers will have access to innovative and dynamic AP automation solutions. By utilizing the embedded payment technology from REPAY, AP…
Car Washes Take on Tech
A car wash operation can bolster a convenience store’s bottom line, but with a variety of options, new technologies, sustainability concerns, differences among locations and a host of promotional possibilities, a strategy aimed at building that business can prove to be a complex one. Mike Gewirtz, general manager of Lanman Oil Co. Inc., based in…
bp Completes $100 Million Purchase of Tesla Fast-Chargers
bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business, has announced that it has completed a deal to acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million. The investment will facilitate the expansion of the bp pulse public network across the U.S., while also enabling support for EV fleet customers by deploying chargers at their private depots.…